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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Isaiah wrote about the redemption of his people, Israel:
"Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you... do not fear, for I am with you." (Isaiah 43:4a, 5a)
Friends, let us pray:
Lord, in one of his personal prayers President George Washington once wrote: "Holy and eternal Lord God, who art the King of heaven. I will call on thee as long as I live, from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same; let thy name be praised." Indeed, O God, may these leaders-as did Washington-ever trust in your holy presence. Empower them to follow you, to honor you, to serve you-always. We pray this in your name, Lord.
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Senator CROMER introduced Dr. Robert Livingston III of Newberry, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
On motion of Senator LOURIE, at 11:05 A.M., Senator SHEHEEN was granted a leave of absence for today.
S. 431 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Drummond, Setzler, Matthews, Thomas, O'Dell, Gregory, Jackson, Mescher, Rankin, Alexander, Anderson, Grooms, Scott, Williams, Cromer, Vaughn and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO ENHANCE THE CERTAINTY OF INVESTMENTS IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES SERVING
On motion of Senator VERDIN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator VERDIN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 431.
The following were introduced:
S. 480 (Word version) -- Senators Anderson and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PRISONERS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY AWARD GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS TO AN INMATE WHO PERFORMS A PARTICULARLY MERITORIOUS OR HUMANITARIAN ACT;
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 481 (Word version) -- Senators Anderson and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 24 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, TO ESTABLISH AN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE WHO AND IN WHAT MANNER DONATIONS MAY BE MADE, TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION REGARDING BONE MARROW DONATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED TO PRISONERS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TESTS OR PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO MAKE AN ORGAN DONATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTATION OF A DONOR AND OPERATIONAL SECURITY, TO PROVIDE THAT PRISONERS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH DONOR FORMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH APPROPRIATE MEDICAL AUTHORITIES, MUST PROMULGATE REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO FACILITATE PRISONER DONATIONS OF ORGANS, TISSUE, OR BONE MARROW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATIONS MADE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MUST BE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 482 (Word version) -- Senators Vaughn, Knotts, Mescher, Thomas, Ryberg, Cromer and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1830 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ADOPTIONS PROCEDURE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS SCOPE OF STUDY, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 483 (Word version) -- Senator Anderson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE REVEREND O.T. HILL UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF BEAVERDAM BAPTIST CHURCH OF ENOREE IN LAURENS COUNTY.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 484 (Word version) -- Senators Fair and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-113-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING TUITION GRANTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION AN INDEPENDENT BACHELOR'S LEVEL INSTITUTION CHARTERED BEFORE 1962 WHOSE MAJOR CAMPUS AND HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 485 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Lourie, Fair, Vaughn, Gregory, Cleary, Verdin, McGill, Ryberg, Bryant, Mescher, Campsen, Cromer and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS WITH REGARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "OPERATOR", "MOTOR VEHICLE", AND "DRIVER"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT, OR THE DENIAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE OR A PERMIT TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO HAS OPERATED A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "OPERATES" FOR THE TERM "DRIVES", THE TERM "REASONABLE SUSPICION" FOR THE TERM "PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE", AND THE TERM
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 486 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 9 TO ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT" TO PROVIDE A LEGAL MECHANISM TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM CREDIBLE RISKS OF ABDUCTION RELATED TO A LEGAL CUSTODY OR VISITATION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 487 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING MRS. PATTI AUSTIN FOR ALL OF HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MUSIC WORLD, THANKING HER FOR ALL THAT SHE HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE VARIOUS COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD, AND WISHING HER MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
H. 3561 (Word version) -- Reps. Brantley, Bowers, Breeland, Davenport, Hamilton, Harvin, Mitchell, Scarborough, Simrill, J. R. Smith and Stavrinakis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MR. RALPH TUTEN, MAYOR OF RIDGELAND, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 3577 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND THE MEMBERS AND STAFF OF THE
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the ALEC to attend a reception at the Clarion Town House on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC Governor's School for Math and Science Foundation to attend the 15th Annual Townes Award Dinner at the Columbia Convention Center on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, from 8:00 until 10:00 P.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC Association of Technical College Commissioners to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the Department of Archives and History to attend a luncheon at the top of the Meridian Building, 1320 Main Street, on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the Municipal Association of SC to attend a reception in the Carolina Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the College of Charleston to attend a reception honoring Dr. George Benson-President of the College of Charleston, at
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC Vocational Rehabilitation Association to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Thursday, March 1, 2007, from 8:00 until 10:00 P.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the Young Bankers to attend a reception at the Sterling Garden Center on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC Self Insurers Association to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the The ETV Endowment of SC to attend a catfish lunch at Murray Studios at ETV on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from South Carolina State University to attend a reception at the Clarion on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC Adult Education Directors to attend a breakfast - "Adult Education Day at The Capitol" in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Thursday, March 8, 2007, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
Knotts Alexander Patterson McGill Reese O'Dell Elliott Ford Grooms Verdin Campsen
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 322 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Hawkins, Vaughn, Peeler, Leatherman, Leventis, O'Dell, McConnell, Cromer, Patterson, Knotts, Land, Mescher, Martin and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 114, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE ACT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT", TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR THE GRANTS, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING TO
S. 453 (Word version) -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT", BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 37 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CREDIT-REPORTING AGENCIES AND WITH THE USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A CONSUMER'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, IMPOSITION OF A SECURITY FREEZE ON A CONSUMER'S CREDIT REPORT, PRESCRIPTION OF MEASURES FOR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, AND CIVIL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY REDESIGNATING THE FAMILY PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PRIVACY IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC BODY AND ITS USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A RESIDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, PRESCRIPTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND IDENTIFYING INFORMATION BY AND TO CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES, PROHIBITION OF REQUIRING THE USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON A MORTGAGE
The following Bills, having been read the second time, were ordered placed on the Third Reading Calendar:
S. 75 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Bryant and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-4-110 TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM MAY NOT ACCEPT NEW
S. 268 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-30 AND 33-56-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO FILE THEIR ANNUAL REGISTRATION ON THE SAME DATE THAT FINANCIAL REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE ACT MUST BE FILED AND TO EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE ACT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT INTEND TO SOLICIT OR RECEIVE IN EXCESS OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS DURING A CALENDAR YEAR WHETHER OR NOT THE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING COUNSEL, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS.
H. 3063 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Harrison, Simrill, Taylor, Davenport, Sandifer, Barfield, Owens, E.H. Pitts, Rice, Walker, Toole, Viers, M.A. Pitts, Vick, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Haskins, Young, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Witherspoon, Umphlett, Bedingfield, Cotty, Bingham, Mulvaney and Ballentine: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARRIAGE BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN IS THE ONLY LAWFUL DOMESTIC UNION THAT IS VALID OR RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY NOT CREATE ANY OTHER DOMESTIC UNION AND MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DOMESTIC UNION CREATED BY ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
S. 235 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 34-26-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CREDIT UNION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEPOSIT ACCOUNT" AND "SHARE ACCOUNT"; 34-26-350, RELATING TO THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS OF A
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
Senator McCONNELL rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator MARTIN moved that it be the Sense of the Senate that the President Pro Tempore and members of the Judiciary Committee, in conjunction with legal counsel, determine if it is proper that the Senate
The Sense of the Senate motion was adopted.
On motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.
On motion of Senators GROOMS and MESCHER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Mary Ann Powell, 67, of Pinopolis, S.C. Mrs. Powell was a retired teacher with Berkeley Elementary School.
At 12:05 P.M., on motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. under the provisions of Rule 1 for the purpose of taking up local matters and uncontested matters which have previously received unanimous consent to be taken up.
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